Year Introduced: | 2013 |
Heredity: | Hybrid |
History: | Most Unusual at 2009 International Ariod Society Show and Sale |
Country of Origin: | USA |
Hybridizer or Originator: | LariAnn Garner |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 20 inches (30-50cm) |
Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Teardrop in shape |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP26,607 |
Parentage: | Alocasia brisbanensis x Alocasia odora |
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